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Discover The Sun Self Tanning Lotion

By Haywood Hunter


The sunless tanning products were created with the goal of obtaining the same result, but avoiding the exposure to the sun. A sun self tanning lotion can help a person or persons to obtain the same effect, in a shorter time than that needed with sun exposure. At the same studies are showing that this is a healthier alternative to sun exposure, as it will not require an exposure to UVB and UVA rays.

There are different kinds of products that can be used to obtain a tanned skin. People have been able to use a sun self tanning lotion since 1960, when Coppertone has launched on the market the Quick Tanning Lotion (QT). The sun self tanning lotion scope of use was easily understandable from the product name. From that moment, this market sector has developed a lot, and today these are available as self-tanners, bronzers or even pills. With a sun self tanning lotion users can now obtain results as fast as in few minutes time.

The American Academy of Dermatology has come with a study showing that a sun self tanning lotion containing dihydroxyacetone (DHA) is very efficient. This substance is acting by coloring the dead cells on the surface of the skin. But as these cells are worn away daily, it is recommended to use the sun self tanning lotion every two or three days, for a permanent result.

Products containing DHA are available in various formats, as lotions, gels or spray. In addition, in order to obtain an acceleration of the process, products containing tyrosine can be used with success. This amino acid is known to increase and stimulate the formation of melanin. Therefore a darker color can be obtained in shorter time.

Bronzer is one of the most popular products used to obtain a beautiful tanned skin. It does not only stain the skin, but has a moisturizing effect as well. The big advantage of a sun self tanning lotion product is that the tan can be removed very easy, with soap and water only. As it looks very much like a product for make-up, the tan will not resist to the next wash.

It is recommended to exfoliate the skin before applying the self tanning cream, in order to assure that the product is spread evenly. Moisturizing the skin before can also help to have a uniform tan all over the body. A steamy bathroom should be avoided when applying the lotion, as the product can melt, leaving streaks on the skin.

The application of a sun self tanning lotion should be made slowly and with attention, in order to obtain a beautiful and uniform color. For example the foam can take less time to dry, if compared with a lotion. In both cases the application should be made with slow moves. Mixing half sun self tanning lotion and half moisturizer, a more natural effect over the body can be obtained.

Those interesting in using a sun self tanning lotion should know that this will not offer protection from sun. These lotions can be used when exposing to sun only if sunscreen was added in the composition. Even so, the protection is not the maximum, so the utilization of a special sunscreen product might be the best thing to do.




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